Crisis averted? Long Beach health department slashed funding-related layoffs, still struggles with staffing

As pandemic aid dollars run out, health officials have rushed to find new money or reassign dozens of workers whose positions are no longer funded.

Crime + Public Safety

Man dead after being struck by fire truck outside Belmont Shore station

Police say fire department personnel were leaving the station to head to a service call around 12:39 a.m. when they struck the man, who was lying down in front of the station’s roll up door.

Housing crisis

Column: How to build lots of affordable homes in Long Beach without government subsidies

All the city has to do is change the restrictive land use rules.

What's Good LBC

What's Good, LBC? Pixar mini golf, Queen Mary anniversary, culinary pop-ups and more

Whether it's a family-friendly celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month or being part of the Queen Mary's 90th anniversary celebration, there's plenty to do this week around the city. And don't worry, we won't forget the spooky stuff either.

Labor

CVS workers call for a boycott of the company amid contract negotiations

Unionized workers are voting on whether to authorize a strike, with results expected by the end of the week, the union says.

Crime + Public Safety

Bomb squad responds to report of ‘suspicious device’ in Washington neighborhood, police say

Police say the north and southbound lanes in area of Cowles and Anaheim streets will be closed while authorities investigate.

Olympics

Q&A: Long Beach must be ready to foster future Paralympians in 2028 and beyond, mayor says

Mayor Rex Richardson talks about his visit to the Paris Games and what Long Beach's participation in the 2028 Olympics will mean for the city.

Crime + Public Safety

Man hospitalized after being shot in Wrigley neighborhood, police say

Details about what led up to the shooting were limited, but police said it happened shortly before midnight in the 1700 block of San Francisco Avenue.

Crime + Public Safety

Barricaded assault suspect prompts SWAT response in Washington neighborhood, police say

Police say the suspect assaulted another man near Pacific Coast Highway and Magnolia Avenue before barricading himself away from responding officers.

Labor

Rite Aid workers rally for better pay, increased safety amid contract negotiations

The company emerged from bankruptcy earlier this month, having shed billions in debt, which workers argue means they can afford fair wages and benefits.

Utility Shutoffs

Late in paying your city gas bill? Long Beach will resume shutoffs Sept. 29

Residential gas accounts that owe at least $800 could lose service, but the city offers payment plans and discounts for those who qualify.

cannabis

City Council is next stop for rule changes to allow delivery-only cannabis businesses

The Planning Commission voted to recommend new regulations that include specific operating hours, standards for delivery drivers and limits on how much product vehicles could carry at one time.

Proposition 36

Business leaders disappointed City Council won’t support statewide reforms on theft, drug use and mental health

Chamber of Commerce and Visit Long Beach wanted officials to support Prop. 36 but the council shelved the item and took no stance as commercial property crimes soar.

Crime + Public Safety

Pedestrian dies after being hit by car along Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach police say

Police say the pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk near Pacific Coast Highway and Pasadena Avenue Thursday night when he was struck by someone driving a car.

Scratch This

Scratch This: Providing for your pets after you die

Even if there's no will, there's probably a way.

Trans Pride

Clothes? Live music? Free mom hugs? Find it all at Trans Pride Long Beach

As trans rights fell under attack in recent years, so did the need for the community to create its own pride celebration in Long Beach.